Translation of Turkish word "yıldız" to English
yıldız
/jɯldɯz/
Meaning
NounAny small, natural and bright dot in the sky, most visible in the night or twilight sky. This sense includes the planets, but it is now sometimes used in exclusion of them due to influence from the technical astronomical sense.
How to use
The noun 'yıldız' can refer to any small, bright dot in the sky, but in modern usage, it often excludes planets due to the influence of technical astronomical terminology.
🇬🇧 English
star
Example
Onunla birlikte gökyüzündeki yıldızları izlemeyi seviyordu.
He loved watching the stars in the sky with her.
Bugün yıldızlarda senin için ne var? Bunu burcumuzdan öğreneceksiniz.
What's in the stars for you today? You will find out from our horoscope.
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Common phrases
- çok yıldız— very
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Frequency rank: #976 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "yıldız" mean?▼
The Turkish word "yıldız" means "star" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Onunla birlikte gökyüzündeki yıldızları izlemeyi seviyordu." (which translates as "He loved watching the stars in the sky with her.").
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